Description: Newly-acquired Tim Thomas should get the start for the Dallas Stars with Kari Lehtonen dealing with a head injury.

Insight: Thomas was added to serve as insurance for Lehtonen and its paying immediate dividends. He's 17-20-3 with a 2.85 GAA and .909 SV% this season.

3/5/2014 2:26:00 PM

Description: The Panthers traded Tim Thomas to the Dallas Stars, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.

Insight: Florida traded for Roberto Luongo on Tuesday, so they had no need to the 39-year-old Thomas (16-20-3, 2.87 GAA, .909 SV%). Thomas will serve as insurance for Kari Lehtonen.

2/4/2014 10:17:00 PM

Description: Florida goaltender Tim Thomas allowed three goals or more in seven straight games, including 14 in his last three, prior to giving up one in a win over the Maple Leafs Tuesday.

Insight: Thomas has been very inconsistent this season, going 15-16-3 with a 2.74 GAA and a .912 SV%.

1/21/2014 9:16:00 AM

Description: Florida goaltender Tim Thomas hasn't been feeling well and is questionable for Tuesday's game against Buffalo after sitting out Monday's game with Pittsburgh.

Insight: Scott Clemmensen (6-4-1) beat the Penguins on Monday and would get the start if Thomas can't go. Thomas is 12-13-3 on the season with a 2.58 GAA and .917 SV%, but has lost his last two starts.

Insight: Scott Clemmensen (5-4-1) will get the start. Thomas is 12-13-3 on the season with a 2.58 GAA and .917 SV%, but has lost his last two starts.

12/24/2013 7:50:00 PM

Description: Panthers netminder Tim Thomas has been activated from the injured list, according to a Miami Herald report.

Insight: Scott Clemmensen did a solid job in a pinch hit role going 4-3-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .892 SV%. Thomas (9-10-1, 2.75 GAA, .909 SV%) could get the first start after the Christmas break.

12/15/2013 10:20:00 AM

Description: Panthers netminder Tim Thomas is doubtful for Sunday's game against Montreal after leaving Thursday's practice with a lower body injury.

Insight: Scott Clemmensen should start with just brought up Jacob Markstrom as the backup. Thomas is 9-10-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .909 SV%.

12/13/2013 10:44:00 AM

Description: Panthers netminder Tim Thomas is expected to miss Friday's game against Washington after leaving Thursday's practice with an undisclosed injury.

Insight: Scott Clemmensen should start with just brought up Jacob Markstrom as the backup. Thomas is 9-10-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .909 SV%.

11/7/2013 11:23:00 AM

Description: Panthers netminder Tim Thomas had hoped to be ready to return for Thursday, but that won't happen, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald.

Insight: he now hopes to be ready to go for one of the two weekend games. Thomas' talent has never been in question but at age 39, it's fair to wonder how his body will hold up over the course of an 82-game schedule.

10/23/2013 4:18:00 PM

Description: Panthers netminder Tim Thomas exited Tuesday's game with a lower body injury and has been placed on injured reserve, according to NHL.com.

Insight: This is already his second lower-body injury of the season. Thomas' talent has never been in question but at age 39, it's fair to wonder how his body will hold up over the course of an 82-game schedule. Jacob Markstrom will take over until Thomas returns.

Insight: He left with the game tied at two in the third period. Thomas' talent has never been in question but at age 39, it's fair to wonder how his body will hold up over the course of an 82-game schedule. Jacob Markstrom would take over in net if Thomas is unavailable for Friday night's contest versus Buffalo.

10/19/2013 10:02:00 PM

Description: Florida goalie Tim Thomas has made 67 saves on 71 shots (.944 SV%) in two games since returning from a groin injury.

Insight: Thomas had his best start of the season Saturday against the Wild, stopping 30 of 31 shots in a shootout win. The 39-year-old will continue to be inconsistent given the Panthers defensive issues.

10/17/2013 2:04:00 PM

Description: Florida goalie Tim Thomas (groin) is expected to be in goal when the Panthers face Boston Thursday night, according to the team's Twitter account.

Insight: Thomas hasn't started out very good, with a 1-2 record, a 5.05 GAA and .850 SV%, but is a talented netminder.

10/15/2013 1:45:00 PM

Description: Florida goalie Tim Thomas (groin) will skate again Wednesday and should be ready to go Thursday, according to Panthers head coach Kevin Dineen.

Insight: Thomas hasn't started out very good, with a 1-2 record, a 5.05 GAA and .850 SV%, but is a talented netminder.

Insight: Jacob Markstrom took over for Thomas in the first period. Thomas gave up two goals on his first five shots and has allowed seven on 33 shots his last two games.

10/5/2013 11:01:00 PM

Description: Panthers goaltender Tim Thomas gave up five goals on 28 shots in the first two periods Saturday against the Blues before being pulled.

Insight: Ouch. Thomas won his Panthers debut with 25 saves on 27 shots at Dallas but he found out Saturday what Jose Theodore, Scott Clemmensen and Jacob Markstrom saw last season -- the Panthers' defense is often abysmal.

Insight: The game marks Thomas' official return after a year-long hiatus from the sport. Fantasy owners are hoping the 39-year-old didn't lose a step in his year away from hockey.

9/26/2013 8:25:00 PM

Description: Former Bruins goalie Tim Thomas signed a one-year deal with Florida on Thursday. SOURCE: Panthers.com

Insight: Thomas hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2012. It's a little tough to gage his fantasy value after a year away from the ice but it's looking like Thomas has a good chance to open the year as the Panthers' No. 1 netminder.